Esalen Volunteer Pass - Kitchen

Please read the following information before beginning your registration to join the Esalen Volunteer community for a shift in the Kitchen Department.

NOTE: All volunteers must be 18 years or older.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Kitchen volunteer shifts are physically demanding. All kitchen volunteers must be capable of standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 25 lbs, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive movements. If you do no meet these criteria, please explore volunteer opportunities in Cabins or Farm & Garden.

When
Daily:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Volunteers may schedule their shift up to 14 days in advance.

What To Expect
Chop, prep, and clean with our talented kitchen crew. Get behind the scenes to support our staff in preparation of our daily feasts. No kitchen experience is required, but is always welcomed. All volunteers and staff must wear closed toe shoes during the shift.

What's Included
Before and after your shift, you are welcome to enjoy the whole Esalen campus. This includes meals, our daily class offerings by our Teachers in Residence, and the opportunity to bask in the Esalen hot springs, while building connection with yourself and others. Volunteers are welcome to arrive as early as 8:45 a.m. and stay on campus until 8:00 p.m.

Important FAQs

Volunteers must adhere to all COVID-19 Guidelines upon arrival to campus and during their shift and time on campus.
Volunteers may arrive as early as 8:45 a.m. and stay on campus until 8:00 p.m.
Volunteer shifts are not eligible for overnight accommodations.
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@esalen.org.

ONE PERSON PER REGISTRATION

* These fields are required

1 Volunteer Name and Email

2 Select Volunteer Date

3 Select Esalen Volunteer Pass

Important Note: There is no fee for an Esalen Volunteer Day Pass. You will not be charged or asked to submit payment. Please disregard the $50.00 fee reflected below.

If the Volunteer Pass is sold out, there are no shifts available in this department on the selected date. Please select another date or try another Volunteer Department.

How to book two volunteers: Select the pass below. In the Number of Guests drop-down menu that appears, select "2". If "2" is not an option, there are not 2 passes available in this department. Try another volunteer department or date or register separately to volunteer in different departments.

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Guest 1		First Name* Last Name* Email* Gender* Age Range* Diet Request* Please select your preferred meal option. All foods containing gluten or common allergens are labelled accordingly. We are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Serious Food Allergy? Please leave blank if answer is none. This field is for serious food allergies only. All food items containing reported allergens will be labelled accordingly. If you have serious food allergies, please bring suitable items that are non-perishable. Dietary Restrictions Gluten Free No Soy No Garlic No Onions Select 1 or more dietary restrictions if applicable. Is this your first time to Esalen?* Yes No
Guest 1		First Name* Last Name* Email* Gender* Age Range* Diet Request* Please select your preferred meal option. All foods containing gluten or common allergens are labelled accordingly. We are unable to accommodate special dietary requests. Serious Food Allergy? Please leave blank if answer is none. This field is for serious food allergies only. All food items containing reported allergens will be labelled accordingly. If you have serious food allergies, please bring suitable items that are non-perishable. Dietary Restrictions Gluten Free No Soy No Garlic No Onions Select 1 or more dietary restrictions if applicable. Is this your first time to Esalen?* Yes No

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Esalen Volunteer Pass - Kitchen

1 Volunteer Name and Email

2 Select Volunteer Date

3 Select Esalen Volunteer Pass

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Esalen Volunteer Day Pass - Kitchen - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Esalen Volunteer Day Pass - Kitchen - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Esalen Volunteer Day Pass - Kitchen - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Esalen Volunteer Day Pass - Kitchen - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

4 Second Volunteer Name and Email

5 Volunteer Detail

6 Inclusion and Equity Survey

If you wish to cancel or change the dates of a current Volunteer registration, please contact volunteer@esalen.org.